NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 36-year-old man has a flaccid bladder following a spinal cord injury. The nurse is teaching the client about dietary changes. Which of the following beverages, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: promotes acidic urine, minimizes risk of urinary tract infection and stone formation, also use cranberry, tomato juice, bouillon
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in the skilled nursing facility.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A client with an expired warfarin prescription post-CVA is at high risk for recurrent stroke due to the anticoagulant’s 2-5 day duration, requiring immediate attention. Pain management, urinary symptoms, and immunization are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of an eight-month-old infant prepares to take her child home after treatment for bacterial meningitis. The mother confides to the nurse that she is afraid that her child will have brain damage as a result of his illness. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: if treated early, good prognosis; may be complications and long-term effects (seizure disorders, hydrocephalus, impaired intelligence, visual and hearing defects), therapeutic response
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of epilepsy.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces fall risk during seizures. Visitors are not restricted, oxygen is not routine, and tongue blades are contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A client received six units of regular insulin three hours ago.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks in 2-4 hours, and diaphoresis and trembling are classic signs of hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention (e.g., administering skim milk). Kussmaul respirations indicate hyperglycemia, while anorexia, lethargy, headache, and polyuria are not specific to hypoglycemia.